Growing up, I watched as many Disney movies as possible, and “Finding Nemo” was one of my favorites. It was a cute movie and had lots of fun characters. It was an adorable movie for kids, but the angler fish scene terrified me. It looked like a happy little light showing the way when it […]

We are still fighting against COVID-19, and now we must be able to fight against the upcoming influenza (flu) season. Influenza is one of the leading causes of death every year in the United States. The CDC reported over 49,000 people dying from influenza in 2019, which was the in the top ten leading causes […]

Instant ramen noodles are enjoyed by many. They’re cheap and only take a few minutes to get ready. They are the perfect, convenient meal for college students. Momofuku Ando, the inventor of instant noodles, wanted to create something people in his country could easily purchase. They were supposed to be something that was easily accessible. […]

Deforestation is becoming a huge problem for the world. Over 70% of plants, insects and animals reside in a forest environment and nearly 80% of the world’s forests have been destroyed or irreparably damaged. Trees help to regulate the climate, are homes for countless creatures and slow down the process of soil erosion. Deforestation occurs […]

For a long time, video games have been viewed negatively. Video games have been blamed for causing mass shootings, and some games can be racist or sexist. Even now, the World Health Organization has classified “gaming disorder” as a mental health condition. Most of these accusations have no proof, but it all sounds pretty bad […]

Each year comes with four different seasons. In South Dakota, those seasons change drastically, but fall is by far the best. Fall is the season of harvest and change. The leaves are changing colors and falling. Every step you take makes a nice, crisp crunch. It makes you think about how time has changed in […]

Renaissance fairs are a must for everyone. If you have never been to one, I suggest you find the nearest one and go while you have the chance. The past few weekends, the Minnesota Renaissance Festival has been taking place. Over the weekend I went and absolutely loved it. About half of the people were […]

The idea of “always doing more” and “bigger is better” is unrealistic. Mediocre is medium, average if you will. Most people are average, they are common and there is nothing wrong with being mediocre. Social media, news and advertisements have constantly been pushing this idea of “extraordinary.” We are constantly being shown other people doing […]

The city of Lennox was hit by a tornado on Saturday, Aug. 28, and just like people would expect of a small-town, people came together to clean up the mess. Trees had fallen into the streets and on houses. Roofs were torn off sheds near the industrial area of the town. The cemetery and golf […]

In ancient times, pugs were bred to be companions of Chinese emperors. Pugs are royalty. How could you refuse to love their royal highnesses? Pugs are so cute. They have squishy faces, bug eyes and curly tails. Plus, they are tiny and have floppy ears. Whenever I see a pug, I really want to give […]